Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 02 Jan 2017
Contract: One Year Fixed Term
Salary: £32,640 per annum
Location: Birmingham, UK (with up to 40% travel to the field)
Ref: RDC/IPD/1216
Islamic Relief Worldwide are looking for an individual to provide support to the allocated country offices in multiple regions, in the delivery of effective programmes according to the Country Programme and Regional Strategies and raising the profile amongst donors and potential funders. The role will report to the Head of Region and is responsible to ensure the country programmes are implemented and reported on a timely and qualitative manner. The post holder will be required to travel extensively on very short notices to IRW country offices to ensure programmes are progressing well and are having the necessary impact.
The post holder will keep up to date overview of compliance matters in the region and critically appraise project proposals and donor reports. The Regional Desk Coordinator will communicate with donors and IR partners on all issues related to grant management including contract amendments and reporting.
It is essential that the successful candidate has a graduate degree or/and equivalent experience in development/humanitarian areas with reasonable overseas experience. The individual will also need to have previous exposure of working with INGO’s in developing countries in rehabilitation; development and emergency contexts and dealing with funding from institutions such as EC, ECHO, UN and DFID***. The candidate should have excellent working knowledge of written and spoken English. Having knowledge of French/ Arabic or an Indian Subcontinent language would be desirable.***
Closing date: 2nd January 2017
Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.
Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.
Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.
How to apply:
If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application form from our website www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.